Knicks Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Pursuing Jordan Clarkson

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Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) runs down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: 3-Point Shooting

In 2015-16, 10 of the 13 teams that attempted at least 2,000 3-point field goals made the NBA Playoffs. By comparison, just six of the 17 teams that didn’t attempt at least 2,000 3-point field goals made the NBA Playoffs.

Teams don’t have to shoot a high volume of shots from beyond the arc, but those that do—76.9 percent—have a better chance at making the playoffs than those who don’t—35.3 percent.

Jordan Clarkson isn’t exactly Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson, but he’s a very capable 3-point shooter. He converted 34.5 percent of his catch-and-shoot attempts from beyond the arc in 2015-16, and hit 35.2 percent of his pull-up jump shots from distance.

In other words, Clarkson can play both off-ball and create his own looks from 3-point range—and he does both with respectable efficiency.

After making just 38 3-point field goals on 31.4 percent shooting as a rookie, Clarkson embraced a change in role and mentality. He converted 111 3-point field goals on 34.7 percent shooting from distance in 2015-16, which marks a massive increase in both volume and efficiency.

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek runs an offense with far less ISO than Byron Scott did, which creates a fair belief that Clarkson could become an even better shooter in New York.

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